Richard Palkó

Ricsi is exceptionally talented in both the social and natural sciences. He holds intermediate language certificates in German and Spanish, as well as both intermediate and advanced certificates in English. He competed in the Foundation’s language competitions from the seventh grade onwards, earning the opportunity to attend international language camps abroad every summer.

He graduated with honors from one of the top high schools in Somogy County, where, as a mathematics major, he earned several national accolades for his institution. He finished his high school studies with a straight-A report card, receiving special commendations in six subjects. Following this, he passed his school-leaving examinations with excellent results, taking advanced-level exams in two subjects: mathematics and English.

He successfully gained admission to the English-taught International Relations program at Corvinus University of Budapest. He first earned his bachelor’s degree there in English-language International Relations in 2018, followed by a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management in 2023.